Accredited Nurse Residency Program at Norman Regional Health System

Transitioning from nursing school to professional practice can be both exciting and challenging. At Norman Regional Health System, our American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) Practice Transition Accreditation Program© (PTAP) accredited Nurse Residency Program is designed to provide structured support, hands-on learning, and mentorship to help new graduate registered nurses (RNs) grow their confidence and competency during their first year of being a professional nurse.

Why choose Norman Regional’s Accredited Nurse Residency Program

Since the launch of our accredited Nurse Residency Program in 2017, Norman Regional has partnered with the Vizient/American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) Nurse Residency Program (NRP), providing a structured, evidence-based curriculum that supports new nurses in delivering high-quality patient care.

Program Accreditation

Norman Regional achieved ANCC PTAP© accreditation in April 2021, making it the first health system in Oklahoma to achieve this prestigious distinction.

The ANCC PTAP© sets global standards for transitioning RNs into practice, ensuring that residency programs meet national benchmarks of excellence.

Accreditation of our Nurse Residency Program signifies that the program provides a high-quality transition experience for new graduate RNs, adhering to rigorous standards that promote professional development and continuous quality improvement.

The accreditation reflects Norman Regional’s commitment to fostering the growth of our new nurses, equipping them with the skills and support needed to excel in their roles and meet the demands of modern healthcare.

The current workplace sites within Norman Regional that are a part our accreditation designation include critical care, stepdown, medical/surgical, labor and delivery, pediatrics, emergency department, operating rooms and ante/postpartum.

Why Our Nurse Residency Program Stands Out

Our accredited nurse residency program provides advanced clinical training, allowing residents to enhance their proficiency in specific nursing specialties.

Unlike traditional onboarding programs, our residency goes beyond basic orientationby offering monthly seminars, ongoing education, peer support and mentoring, along with individualized career development.

Nurse residents are given the opportunity to work alongside experienced hospital staff, gaining valuable expertise. Under the guidance of skilled nurses and learning in real-life settings, the nurse residents become better equipped and more confident as they enter the workforce.

“We provide our new graduate RNs with the foundational knowledge and continued growth to help them transition into professional nursing with confidence and competence,” said Cassie Chaffin, Nurse Residency Supervisor. “As an organization, we know that the gap between academia and clinical practice has grown with the ever expanding healthcare landscape. The Norman Regional Nurse Residency Program helps bridge that gap while providing support for our new to practice RNs.”

In our program, new graduate RNs have the chance to refine their clinical abilities and explore specialized areas of nursing, while developing the confidence and critical thinking skills necessary for continuous professional development.

Apply for Norman Regional’s Nurse Residency Program

Applications for our ANCC PTAP© accredited Nurse Residency Program are open for new graduate RNs.

Click here for more information and to apply to the residency.

Contact Julia Burleson, senior healthcare recruiter at jburleson@nrh-ok.com or Cassie Chaffin, nurse residency supervisor at cchaffin@nrh-ok.com.

Take the first step in your nursing career with Norman Regional Health System’s Accredited Nurse Residency Program!